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Sony Handycam DCR-PC115 Service Manual

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SERVICE MANUAL
SERVICE MANUAL
Ver 1.0 2001. 09
Level 2
On the VC-270 board
This service manual provides the information that is premised the
circuit board replacement service and not intended repair inside the
VC-270 board.
Therefore, schematic diagram, printed wiring board, waveforms, parts
location and electrical parts list of the VC-270 board are not shown.
The following pages are not shown.
Printed wiring board ......................... Pages 4-19 to 4-22
Schematic diagram .......................... Pages 4-23 to 4-58
Waveforms and parts location ......... Pages 4-92 to 4-94
Electrical parts list ............................ Pages 6-14 to 6-25
Video camera
recorder
System
Video recording system
2 rotary heads
Helical scanning system
Audio recording system
Rotary heads, PCM system
Quantization: 12 bits (Fs 32 kHz,
stereo 1, stereo 2), 16 bits
(Fs 48 kHz, stereo)
Video signal
DCR-PC115/PC120BT:
NTSC color, EIA standards
DCR-PC115E/PC120E:
PAL colour, CCIR standards
Usable cassette
Mini DV cassette with the
mark printed
Tape speed
SP: Approx. 18.81 mm/s
LP: Approx. 12.56 mm/s
Recording/playback time (using
cassette DVM60)
SP: 1 hour
LP: 1.5 hours
Fastforward/rewind time (using
cassette DVM60)
When using the battery pack:
Approx. 2 min. and 30 seconds
When using the AC power adaptor:
Approx. 1 min. and 45 seconds
Photo : DCR-PC120E
SPECIFICATIONS
Viewfinder
Electric viewfinder (colour)
Image device
4.5 mm (1/4 type) CCD (Charge
Coupled Device)
Approx. 1 550 000 pixels
(Effective (moving): 970 000 pixels)
(Effective (still): 1 390 000 pixels)
Lens
Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T*
Combined power zoom lens
Filter diameter: 37 mm (1 1/2 in)
10× (Optical), 120× (Digital)
Focal length
4.2 – 42 mm (3/16 – 1 11/16 in.)
When converted to a 35 mm still
camera
Camera mode:
48 – 480 mm (1 15/16 – 19 in.)
Memory mode:
40 – 400 mm (1 5/8 – 15 3/4 in.)
Colour temperature
Auto, HOLD (Hold),
Indoor
(3 200 K),
Outdoor (5 800 K)
DIGITAL VIDEO CAMERA RECORDER
DCR-PC115/PC115E/
PC120BT/PC120E
RMT-811
For MECHANISM ADJUSTMENTS, refer to the
"DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL
J MECHANISM " (9-929-807-11).
NTSC model : DCR-PC115/PC120BT
PAL model
: DCR-PC115E/PC120E
Minimum illumination
7 lx (lux) (F 1.8)
0 lx (lux) (in the NightShot mode)*
* Objects unable to be seen due to
the dark can be shot with infrared
lighting.
Input/Output connectors
S video input/output
4-pin mini DIN
Luminance signal: 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
DCR-PC115/PC120BT:
Chrominance signal: 0.286 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
DCR-PC115E/PC120E:
Chrominance signal: 0.3 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced
Audio/Video input/output
AV MINI JACK, 1 Vp-p,
75 Ω (ohms), unbalanced, sync
negative
327 mV, (at output impedance
more than 47 kΩ (kilohms))
RMT-811
Canadian Model
DCR-PC120BT
AEP Model
DCR-PC115E/PC120E
UK Model
Australian Model
DCR-PC120E
E Model
DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120E
Hong Kong Model
DCR-PC115/PC120E
Tourist Model
DCR-PC115/PC115E
Chinese Model
DCR-PC115E
Korea Model
DCR-PC115
J MECHANISM
Output impedance with less than
2.2 kΩ (kilohms)/Stereo minijack
(ø 3.5 mm)
Input impedance more than
47 kΩ (kilohms)
DV input/output
4-pin connector
Headphone jack
Stereo minijack (ø 3.5 mm)
LANC jack
Stereo mini-minijack (ø 2.5 mm)
USB jack
mini-B
MIC jack
Minijack, 0.388 mV low impedance
with 2.5 to 3.0 V DC, output
impedance 6.8 kΩ (kilohms) (ø 3.5
mm)
Stereo type
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  • Page 2: Memory Stick

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E LCD screen General AC power adaptor “Memory Stick” Picture Power requirements Power requirements Memory 6.2 cm (2.5 type) 7.2 V (battery pack) 50 × 37 mm (2 × 1 1/2 in.) Flash memory 8.4 V (AC power adaptor) 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption Total dot number Average power consumption...
  • Page 3 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E • SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES Make sure that the following accessories are supplied with your camcorder. AC-L10A/L10B/L10C AC power adaptor (1), 9 Lens hood (1) mains lead (1) 0 Memory Stick (MSA-8A) (1) A/V connecting cable (1) qa CD-ROM (SPVD-004 USB Driver) (1) 3 USB cable (1) qs 21-pin adaptor (1) 4 Battery terminal cover (1)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E TABLE OF CONTENTS SERVICE NOTE Searching a recording by date – Date search ······················· 1-20 Searching for a photo – Photo search/Photo scan ················ 1-20 POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS ····························· 7 Editing TO TAKE OUT A CASSETTE WHEN NOT EJECT Dubbing a tape ·····································································...

  • Page 5: Schematic Diagrams

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-12. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1850) ··················· 2-12 • FJ-035 (DC-IN, CHARGE) 2-13. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-1850) ···················· 2-12 PRINTED WIRING BOARD ······················· 4-83 2-14. BLIND PLATE ASSEMBLY ········································ 2-13 • FJ-035 (DC-IN, CHARGE) 2-15. PD-148B BOARD, INVERTER TRANSFORMER SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM ···························· 4-85 UNIT ·············································································...
  • Page 6 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Color Reproduction Adjustment ···································· 5-27 Overall Noise Level Check ············································ 5-58 Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input ··········· 5-28 Overall Separation Check ·············································· 5-58 Auto White Balance Adjustment ··································· 5-29 5-4. SERVICE MODE ·························································· 5-59 White Balance Check ···················································· 5-30 4-1.

  • Page 7: Service Note

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SERVICE NOTE POWER SUPPLY DURING REPAIRS In this unit, about 10 seconds after power is supplied to the battery terminal using the regulated power supply (8.4V), the power is shut off so that the unit cannot operate. This following two methods are available to prevent this. Take note of which to use during repairs. Method 1 Use the AC power adaptor (AC-L10, AC-VQ800, AC-SQ950 etc.).

  • Page 8: Discharging Of The Flashlight Power

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E DISCHARGING OF THE FLASHLIGHT POWER SUPPLY CAPACITOR The capacitor (C2010) of the flash unit (MC1850) is charged up to the maximum 300V potential. There is a danger of electric shock by this high voltage when the flash unit (MC1850 or ST1850) is handled by hand. The electric shock is caused by the charged voltage which is kept without discharging when the main power of the unit is simply turned off.

  • Page 9: Self-Diagnosis Function

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS FUNCTION SELF-DIAGNOSIS DISPLAY When problems occur while the unit is operating, the self-diagnosis When problems occur while the unit is operating, the counter of the function starts working, and displays on the viewfinder or LCD viewfinder or LCD screen consists of an alphabet and 4-digit screen what to do.

  • Page 10: Self-Diagnosis Code Table

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SELF-DIAGNOSIS CODE TABLE Self-diagnosis Code Block Detailed Symptom/State Correction Function Code Non-standard battery is used. Use the info LITHIUM battery. Condensation. Remove the cassette, and insert it again after one hour. Video head is dirty. Clean with the optional cleaning cassette. LOAD direction.

  • Page 11: General

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SECTION 1 This section is extracted from instruction GENERAL manual. (DCR-PC115E/PC120E) English Main Features Taking moving or still images, and playing them back •Recording a moving picture on a tape (p. 29) •Recording a still image on a tape (p. 51) •Playing back a tape (p.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E — Getting started — Using this manual Using this manual Note on Cassette Memory The instructions in this manual are for the two Your camcorder is based on the DV format. You models listed in the table below. Before you start can only use mini DV cassettes with your reading this manual and operating your camcorder.

  • Page 13: Step 1 Preparing The Power Supply

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Step 1 Preparing the Step 1 Preparing the power power supply supply Installing the battery pack Charging the battery pack (1) While sliding BATT RELEASE in the direction Use the battery pack after charging it for your of the arrow 1, slide the battery terminal camcorder.

  • Page 14: Connecting To A Wall Socket

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  • Page 15: Step 3 Inserting A Cassette

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  • Page 16 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Recording a picture Recording a picture When you record in the SP and LP modes on Notes one tape or you record in the LP mode • •Fasten the grip strap firmly. •The transition between scenes may not be •Do not touch the built-in microphone during •...
  • Page 17 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Recording a picture Recording a picture To use zoom greater than 10× Notes × Zoom greater than 10× is performed digitally. To •When you use the Remote Commander and the • × activate digital zoom, select the digital zoom lens hood, the Remote Commander may not power in D ZOOM in the menu settings (p.

  • Page 18: Shooting Backlit Subjects - Back Light

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  • Page 19: Checking The Recording - End Search / Editsearch

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  • Page 20: Viewing The Recording On Tv

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  • Page 21: Advanced Recording Operations Recording A Still Image On A Tape - Tape Photo Recording

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  • Page 22: Adjusting The White Balance Manually

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  • Page 23: Using The Wide Mode

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  • Page 24: Using Special Effects - Picture Effect

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  • Page 25: Using The Program Ae Function

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Using special effects Using special effects – Digital effect – Digital effect To cancel the digital effect function (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA. Press MENU, then select and decide upon Set D EFFECT to OFF in the menu settings. D EFFECT in with the control button (p.

  • Page 26: Adjusting The Exposure Manually

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  • Page 27: Interval Recording

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Interval recording Interval recording You can make a time-lapse recording by setting the camcorder to automatically record and POWER standby sequentially. You can achieve an LOCK excellent recording for flowering, emergence, etc., with this function. Example/ 9 min 59 s 9 min 59 s CAMERA SET CAMERA SET...

  • Page 28: Advanced Playback Operations

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  • Page 29: Quickly Locating A Scene Using The Zero Set Memory Function

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Quickly locating a Enlarging images recorded on scene using the zero tapes – PB ZOOM set memory function Notes •You cannot process externally input scenes • Your camcorder goes forward or backward to using the PB ZOOM function with your automatically stop at a desired scene having a camcorder.

  • Page 30: Searching A Recording By Date - Date Search

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Searching a recording by date Searching a recording – Date search by date – Date search To stop searching Press x. You can automatically search for the point where the recording date changes and start playback Note from that point (Date search). Use a tape with If one day’s recording is less than two minutes, cassette memory for convenience.

  • Page 31: Dubbing A Tape

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  • Page 32: Dubbing Only Desired Scenes - Digital Program Editing (On Tapes)

    VCR. The default setting is code number 3. IR SETUP code/ IR SETUP code/ Brand/ Brand/ MENU 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 28, 29 Sony Mitsubishi 47, 53, 54 36, 89 Aiwa Nokia Akai 50, 62, 74 Nokia Oceanic...
  • Page 33 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Dubbing only desired scenes Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) – Digital program editing (on tapes) (2) Setting the modes to cancel the (3) Setting your camcorder and the recording pause on the VCR VCR to face each other Select and decide upon PAUSEMODE with the Locate the infrared rays emitter of your control button, then select and decide upon the...
  • Page 34 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Dubbing only desired scenes Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) – Digital program editing (on tapes) (10) Select and decide upon the average (10) When you connect using i.LINK (DV numerical value of OUT with the control connecting cable) button.

  • Page 35: Using With Analog Video Unit And Your Computer

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Dubbing only desired scenes Dubbing only desired scenes – Digital program editing (on tapes) – Digital program editing (on tapes) Erasing all programmes Operation 2: Performing the (1) Select and decide upon VIDEO EDIT in the programme (Dubbing a tape) menu settings, then select and decide upon TAPE with the control button.

  • Page 36: Recording Video Or Tv Programmes

    Sony VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If PAUSE you use another Sony VCR in the commander mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the commander mode or covering the sensor of the VCR with black paper.

  • Page 37: Inserting A Scene From A Vcr - Insert Editing

    Sony [C]: A tape after editing VCRs to avoid remote control misoperation. If you use another Sony VCR in the commander (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR on your mode VTR 2, we recommend changing the camcorder.

  • Page 38: Audio Dubbing

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Audio dubbing Audio dubbing You can record an audio sound to add to the Connecting the A/V connecting original sound on a tape by connecting audio cable to the AUDIO/VIDEO jack equipment or a microphone. If you connect the audio equipment, you can add sound to your recorded tape by specifying starting and ending points.

  • Page 39: Superimposing A Title

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Superimposing a title Audio dubbing If you set the write-protect tab of the tape to If you use a tape with cassette memory, lock you can superimpose the title. When you You cannot record on a tape. Slide the write- play back the tape, the title is displayed protect tab to release the write protection.

  • Page 40: Making Your Own Titles

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Making your own titles Superimposing a title You can make up to two titles and store them in Erasing a title the memory of your camcorder. Each title can have up to 20 characters. (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR. (2) Press MENU, then select and decide upon (1) Set the POWER switch to CAMERA or VCR.

  • Page 41: Customising Your Camcorder

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Labelling a cassette Labelling a cassette To erase the label you have made Erasing all the data in cassette Select and decide upon [C] with the control memory button in step 4. The last character is erased. You can erase all the data in cassette memory at To change the label you have made once.
  • Page 42 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Changing the menu settings Changing the menu settings POWER POWER Icon/item Mode Meaning switch Icon/item Mode Meaning switch D ZOOM z OFF To deactivate the digital zoom. Up to 10× zoom is CAMERA HiFi SOUND z STEREO To play back a stereo tape or dual sound track tape carried out.

  • Page 43: Memory Stick" Operations

    •When you record in the LP mode, we recommend using a Sony Excellence/Master cassette so that you can get the most out of your camcorder. •You cannot make audio dubbing on a tape recorded in the LP mode. Use the SP mode for the tape to be audio dubbed.
  • Page 44 • •“Memory Stick” and are trademarks of – If you use “Memory Stick”s near static Sony Corporation. • electricity or magnetic fields. •Windows and Windows Media are either •Prevent metallic objects or your finger from...
  • Page 45 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Using a “Memory Stick” Using a “Memory Stick” – introduction – introduction Image quality settings Selecting the image size Setting Meaning You can select either of two image sizes This is the highest image quality in SUPER FINE Still images: 1360 × 1020 or 640 × 480. (When the ×...

  • Page 46: Recording Still Images On "Memory Stick"S

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Recording still images on Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording – Memory Photo recording When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: You can record still images on “Memory Stick”s. –...
  • Page 47 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Recording still images on Recording still images on “Memory Stick”s “Memory Stick”s – Memory Photo recording – Memory Photo recording When shooting with the self-timer function or The flash is adjusted to the appropriate the Remote Commander brightness through the photocell window for the Your camcorder automatically records up to the flash.

  • Page 48: Recording An Image From A Tape As A Still Image

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Recording still images on Recording an image “Memory Stick”s from a tape as a still – Memory Photo recording image (3) Press PHOTO deeper. Self-timer starts counting down from 10 with Your camcorder can read moving picture data a beep sound. In the last two seconds of the recorded on a tape and record it as a still image countdown, the beep sound gets faster, then on a “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 49: Superimposing A Still Image In The "Memory Stick" On An

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Superimposing a still image Recording an image from a tape in the “Memory Stick” on as a still image an image – MEMORY MIX Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting cable) You can superimpose a still image you have recorded on the “Memory Stick”...
  • Page 50 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Superimposing a still image in Superimposing a still image in the “Memory Stick” on an image the “Memory Stick” on an image – MEMORY MIX – MEMORY MIX To change the still image to Recording superimposed superimpose images on a “Memory Stick” as Do either of the following: a still image –...

  • Page 51: Recording Moving Pictures On "Memory Stick"S

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Recording moving pictures on Recording moving pictures “Memory Stick”s on “Memory Stick”s – MPEG movie recording – MPEG movie recording Note Sound is recorded in monaural. You can record moving pictures with sound on “Memory Stick”s. When the POWER switch is set to MEMORY The following functions do not work: Before operation –...

  • Page 52: Recording Edited Pictures As A Moving Picture - Digital Program Editing (On "Memory Stick"S)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Recording a picture from a tape Recording a picture from a tape as a moving picture as a moving picture Using the i.LINK cable (DV connecting Recording a moving picture cable) from other equipment Before operation Set DISPLAY to LCD in the menu settings. (The default setting is LCD.) (1) Set the POWER switch to VCR.

  • Page 53: Copying Still Images From A Tape - Photo Save

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Recording edited pictures as a Recording edited pictures as a moving picture – Digital program moving picture – Digital program editing (on “Memory Stick”s) editing (on “Memory Stick”s) To cancel erasing all programmes Performing the programme Select and decide upon RETURN with the control (Dubbing a “Memory Stick”) button in step 2.

  • Page 54: Viewing A Still Image - Memory Photo Playback

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Viewing a still image Viewing a still image – Memory photo – Memory photo playback playback Notes on the file name • •The directory number may not be displayed You can play back still images recorded on a and only the file name may be displayed if the “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 55: Viewing A Moving Picture - Mpeg Movie Playback

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Viewing a moving Viewing a moving picture picture – MPEG movie – MPEG movie playback playback Note You may not be able to play back images with You can play back moving pictures recorded on a your camcorder: “Memory Stick.” You can also play back six –...
  • Page 56 4 (drag The folders inside the “Memory Stick” are and drop). displayed. •Sony Camcorder USB Driver (6) Select and double-click the desired image file •Sony Camcorder USB Shim from the folder. (6) When “Put these items into the Extensions •...

  • Page 57: Copying The Image Recorded On "Memory Stick"S To Tapes

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Viewing images using computer Viewing images using computer Software For Windows 2000 Professional/ •Depending on your application software, the • Me users file size may increase when you open a still image file. To unplug the USB cable or eject the “Memory •When you load an image modified using a Stick”, follow the procedure below.

  • Page 58: Enlarging Still Images Recorded On "Memory Stick"S

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Enlarging still images recorded Enlarging still images on “Memory Stick”s recorded on “Memory – Memory PB ZOOM Stick”s – Memory PB ZOOM In the PB ZOOM mode The digital effect function does not work. You can enlarge still images recorded on a “Memory Stick.”...

  • Page 59: Preventing Accidental Erasure - Image Protection

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Preventing accidental erasure Deleting images – Image protection You can delete images stored in a “Memory Stick.” You can delete all images or selected To prevent accidental erasure of important images. images, you can protect selected images. Before operation Deleting selected images Insert a “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 60: Using The Optional Printer

    (Bluetooth) lamp/ BROWSER MENU On trademarks • •The BLUETOOTH trademarks are owned by their proprietor and used by Sony Corporation under license. • •All other product names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Furthermore, “™”...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Set it to OFF (p. 39). unnatural colours. problem. If the problem persists, disconnect the power source and contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony service facility. If “C:ss:ss” appears on the screen, the self-diagnosis display The picture appears too bright, and •...

  • Page 62: Self-Diagnosis Display

    • Something is wrong with the battery pack. c Set the programme again on a recorded portion (p. 106). c Please contact your Sony dealer or local authorised Sony • The camcorder and the VCR are not synchronised. service facility.

  • Page 63: Additional Information

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E — Additional Information — Usable cassettes Warning indicators and messages Warning messages Selecting cassette types • CLOCK SET Set the date and time (p. 24). You can use the mini DV cassette only*. • FOR “InfoLITHIUM” Use an “InfoLITHIUM” battery pack (p. 22). You cannot use any other 8 mm, Hi8,...

  • Page 64: About The "Infolithium" Battery Pack

    Before connecting this unit to a personal computer, make sure that application software i.LINK is a more familiar term for IEEE 1394 data transport bus proposed by SONY, and is a supported by this unit is already installed on the personal computer.

  • Page 65: Using Your Camcorder Abroad

    • If the above problem, [a], [b] or [c] occurs, clean the video heads for 10 seconds with the Sony DVM-12CLD cleaning cassette (optional). Check the picture and if the above problem persists, repeat cleaning.
  • Page 66 • casing, unplug your camcorder and have it AC power adaptor checked by a Sony dealer before operating it •Unplug the unit from the wall socket when you any further. are not using the unit for a long time. To •Avoid rough handling or mechanical shock.

  • Page 67: Quick Reference

    X PAUSE (pause) z REC (record) This mark indicates that this product is a genuine accessory for Sony video products. When purchasing Sony video products, Sony recommends that you purchase accessories with this “GENUINE VIDEO ACCESSORIES” mark. Identifying the parts and controls...
  • Page 68 Power zoom lever (p. 34, 81, 206) lens which can reproduce a fine image. (self-timer) button (p. 41, 56, 165) The lens for your camcorder was developed jointly by Carl Zeiss, in Germany, and Sony (flash) button (p. 53, 162) Corporation. It adopts the MTF measurement...
  • Page 69 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Identifying the parts and controls Identifying the parts and controls qs Manual focus/Infinity (p. 72) Operation indicators qd Self-timer (p. 41, 56, 165) LCD screen and Viewfinder/ qf Recording mode (p. 37) qg HOLOGRAM AF (p. 164) qh STBY/REC (p. 29)/Video control mode (p.

  • Page 70: Disassembly

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SECTION 2 DISASSEMBLY The following flow chart shows the disassembly procedure. 2-1. LCD cabinet (R) assembly PD-148B board service position 2-2. Cabinet (L) section Mechanism deck service position 2-11. Cabinet (G) block assembly, etc 2-3. VTR complete, Cabinet (R) section 2-12.
  • Page 71 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E [Routing the Bluetooth BT cable] (PC120BT/PC120E) Rigid portion of the BT cable FJ-035 board Flexible board of the FJ-035 board BT cable 1 Pass the cable through the hole A of the 2 Draw the cable through clearance of the flexible Cabinet (R) section.

  • Page 72: Lcd Cabinet (R) Assembly

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E NOTE: Follow the disassembly procedure in the numerical order given. 2-1. LCD CABINET (R) ASSEMBLY LCD cabinet (R) Two screws assembly (M1.7 × 2.5), lock ace, p2 2 Two claws [PD-148B BOARD SERVICE POSITION] PD-148B board Start the disassembling work after peeling off the panel insulating sheet.

  • Page 73: Cabinet (L) Section

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-2. CABINET (L) SECTION Note: The power capacitor (C2010) of the flash unit is charged to the high tension voltage as high as 300 V at a maximum. You will get electrical shock when you touch the Flash unit (MC) mounted with the terminal of the charged capacitor. The charged potential remains even after the main power of the machine is turned off.
  • Page 74 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E [MECHANISM DECK SERVICE POSITION] Control switch block Cabinet (L) block assembly (FK-1850) (51P) Mechanism deck Adjustment remote commander (RM-95) CN008 AC power AC IN adaptor CPC-6 flexible jig (J-6082-370-B) CPC-6 terminal board jig (J-6082-371-A)

  • Page 75: Vtr Complete, Cabinet (R) Section

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-3. VTR COMPLETE, CABINET (R) SECTION 4 FK flexible guard 3 BT-003 board (PC120BT/PC120E) Two screws (M1.4 × 2), lock ace (PC120BT/PC120E) 3 FJ-035 board (88P) Antenna (2.4GHz) (PC120BT/PC120E) 5 Microphone unit (5P) See to "Routing the Bluetooth BT cable" when re-assembling parts 4 FP-385 flexible board (27P)

  • Page 76: Board

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-4. FJ-035 BOARD PRECAUTION DURING RIGID PORTION OF FJ-035 BOARD INSTALLATION Attach the FJ-035 board so that the harness (PT-128) is routed under the rigid portion of the FJ-035 board. 2 Two claws 1 FP-387 flexible board (6P) 4 Harness (PT-128) (16P) Harness 3 FJ-035 board...

  • Page 77: Board, Lens Device

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-5. VM-027 BOARD Note: If the drum or pinch arm of mechanism deck is pressed down, the mechanism deck may not work correction. Screw (M1.7 × 2.5), Also if you touch the "B" portion of the chassis of the mechanism deck as shown in the illustration, grease will adhere your hands.

  • Page 78: Board

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-7. VC-270 BOARD 3 Flexible board (10P) (from video head) 4 Flexible board (10P) (from drum motor) 9 BT-003 board (PC120BT/PC120E), 5 VF tape 2 FP-102 Flexible board FP-384 flexible board (27P) (PC120BT/PC120E) 1 Flexible board (27P) 3 FP-386 board (from capstan motor) 8 FP-384 flexible board (PC120BT/PC120E)

  • Page 79: Flash Unit (Mc)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-9. FLASH UNIT (MC) 3 EVF block assembly, 4 Flash unit (MC) VF frame assembly 2 Mechanism deck, 3 MC guard sheet Flash unit (MC), MD frame assembly MC guard sheet 2 EVF block assembly, VF frame assembly Screw (M1.7 ×...

  • Page 80: Cabinet (G) Block Assembly, Etc

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-11.CABINET (G) BLOCK ASSEMBLY, ETC. The +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5) are MEC-processed. If the screws that are once removed, Note: are re-used, the screws may be loosened. When re-assembling the mechanism, use the new +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5). 1 Jack 2 Sheet (L) cover (G)
  • Page 81 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-12.CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1850) 9 Remove the two solderings 4 Precision screw (dia, 1.7 × 4) Speaker qa Control switch block (FK-1850) 5 Cabinet (L) 7 Two claws 8 Jack frame assembly Two screws (M1.7 × 2.5), lock ace, p2 Four screws Two screws (M1.7 ×...

  • Page 82: Blind Plate Assembly

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-14.BLIND PLATE ASSEMBLY (Remove the FJ-035 board referring to section 2-4 before starting disassembling.) The +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5) are MEC-processed. If the screws that are once removed, Note: are re-used, the screws may be loosened. PRECAUTION DURING When re-assembling the mechanism, use the new +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 ×...

  • Page 83: Hinge Assembly

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-16.HINGE ASSEMBLY (Remove the LCD unit referring to section 2-15 before starting disassembling.) The +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5) are MEC-processed. If the screws that are once removed, Note: are re-used, the screws may be loosened. When re-assembling the mechanism, use the new +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5). PRECAUTION DURING FP-387 FLEXIBLE BOARD INSTALLATION (2) Two screws...
  • Page 84 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE CAMERA SECTION] Connection to Check the Camera Section If you have remove the Cabinet (L), set the camera to the “Forced camera power ON” mode to check the camera section. Operate the camera functions of the zoom and focus using the adjustment remote commander (with the HOLD switch set in the OFF position).
  • Page 85 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE VTR SECTION] Connection to Check the VTR Section If you have remove the Cabinet (L), set the VTR to the “Forced VTR power ON” mode to check the VTR section. Operate the VTR function using the adjustment remote commander (with the HOLD switch in the OFF position). Setting the “Forced VTR Power ON”...
  • Page 86 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E [SERVICE POSITION TO CHECK THE ELECTRICAL VIEW FINDER SECTION] Connection to Check the Electrical view finder Section Set the Electrical view finder to the “Forced EVF back light power ON” mode and “Forced VTR power ON” mode to check the Electrical view finder section.
  • Page 87 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-17.CIRCUIT BOARDS LOCATION VM-027 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, MIC AMP) PD-148B RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR FP-386 REMOTE COMMANDER INVERTER RECEIVER TRANSFORMER UNIT FJ-035 (DC-IN, CHARGE) BT-003 (PC120BT/PC120E) (BLUETOOTH I/F) CD-349 (CCD IMAGER) FLASH UNIT (MC) KY-060 (USER FUNCTION) VC-270 CAMERA PROCESS, DIGITAL STILL PROCESS, DV PROCESS, AUDIO/VIDEO PROCESS, HI CONTROL, MECHA CONTROL,...

  • Page 88: Control Switch Block (Fk-1850)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-18.FLEXIBLE BOARDS LOCATION The flexible boards contained in the mechanism deck and that in the lens device are not shown. CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (PS-1850) (FK-1850) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (MF-30550) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (ME-1850) FP-385 FLASH UNIT (ST) FP-384 (PC120BT/ PC120E)

  • Page 89: Block Diagrams

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SECTION 3 BLOCK DIAGRAMS 3-1. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/4) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. LENS ASSY CD-349 BOARD VC-270 BOARD(1/4) (4-9) DATA TO SFD2 IC361 (4-25) DATA FROM SFD2 (4-23) X5301...

  • Page 90: Overall Block Diagram (2/4)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-2. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/4) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. CN008 J MECHA DECK FOR ADJUSTMENTS (SEE PAGE 4-59) (4-38) VC-270 BOARD(2/4) RF MON IC602 REC CK REC CK CN601 REC DT...

  • Page 91: Overall Block Diagram (3/4)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-3. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/4) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. KY-060 BOARD VC-270 BOARD(3/4) EVER 3.0V (SEE PAGE 4-77) (4-47) RESET CN003 XRESET IC1104 BT001 83 83 IC1101 S001-006 LITHIUM...

  • Page 92: Overall Block Diagram (4/4)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-4. OVERALL BLOCK DIAGRAM (4/4) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. CN008 FOR ADJUSTMENTS FJ-035 BOARD FP-387 (FLEXIBLE) VC-270 BOARD(4/4) PD-148 BOARD (3/3) (SEE PAGE 4-86) P SIG S001 (PANEL REVERSE) (SEE PAGE 4-85) CN2105...

  • Page 93: Power Block Diagram (2/3)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-5. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (1/3) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. VC-270 BOARD (1/2) Q1607, 1626, 1627, 1636-1638 FJ-035 BOARD CN011 F1336 SHOE UNREG (SEE PAGE 4-85) 39 42 XCS DD BT901...

  • Page 94: Power Block Diagram (3/3)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-6. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (2/3) ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic diagram. CONTROL VC-270 BOARD(2/2) MS VCC MEMORY SWITCH STICK CN002 BLOCK XCS DD D 2.8V SWITCH OSD SO VTR DD ON (ME-1850) XOSD SVK...
  • Page 95 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E ( ) : Page No. shown in ( ) indicates the page to refer on the schematic 3-7. POWER BLOCK DIAGRAM (3/3) diagram. FP-386 D1703,1704 MT 4.9V IR LED (FLEXIBLE) A 4.6V IC1701 REMOTE COMMANDER POWER RECEIVER (4-16) BLOCK DIAGRAM(2/3) (VC-270) (SEE PAGE 3-12) BT-003 BOARD...

  • Page 96: Printed Wiring Boards And Schematic Diagrams

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SECTION 4 PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS 4-1. FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (1/3) CONTROL SWITCH CD-349 BOARD LENS UNIT BLOCK(MF-30550) IMAGER CN152 MF_VCC(D_2.8V) FOCUS RING FLASH UNIT(ST-1850) (The BT-003 board cannot be repaired nor adjusted.) N.C. RV001 RV002 N.C. DCR-PC120BT/PC120E S2101 FOCUS_A...

  • Page 97: Frame Schematic Diagram (1/3)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (2/3) INTELLIGENT ACCESSORY SHOE LCD902 D3701,3702 EVF COLOR LCD UNIT (BACK LIGHT) MIC901 (MIC UNIT) LED901 FP-385 FLEXIBLE CN2006 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK REG_GND (FK-1850) XEJECT_SW KEY_AD2 CONTROL SWITCH CN001 BLOCK(PS-1850) KEY_AD1 REG_GND LED_VCC N.C. REG_GND JL001 XEJECT_SW XS/S_SW POWER...

  • Page 98: Frame Schematic Diagram (2/3)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FRAME SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM (3/3) CN011 B TO B CN1331 VC-270 BOARD(3/3) FJ-035 BOARD PD-148 BOARD REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND REG_GND CHARGE_LED_ON REG_GND XLANC_JACK_IN LANC_DC LANC_GND LANC_GND CN1336 CN2100 16P CN2104 LANC_SIG REG_GND P_UNREG_GND P_UNREG_GND N.C. REG_GND REG_GND P_UNREG P_UNREG REG_GND REG_GND TO VC-270 BOARD REG_GND...
  • Page 99 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4-2. PRINTED WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS THIS NOTE IS COMMON FOR WIRING BOARDS AND SCHEMATIC DIAGRAMS (In addition to this, the necessary note is printed in each block) (For printed wiring boards) (Measuring conditions voltage and waveform) • b: Pattern from the side which enables seeing. •...

  • Page 100: Ccd Imager

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-11 for printed wiring board. CD-349 BOARD *C114 0.0033u: DCR-PC115E/PC120E 0.0015u: DCR-PC115/PC120BT SIGNAL PATH CCD IMAGER -REF.NO.:10,000 SERIES- VIDEO SIGNAL XX MARK:NO MOUNT C112 CHROMA Y/CHROMA NO MARK:REC/PB MODE C130 DCR-PC115/ C114 L101 4.7u 100p...

  • Page 101: Ccd Imager

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E CD-349 (CCD IMAGER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD • : Uses unleaded solder. — Ref. No. CD-349 Board; 10,000 Series — For printed wiring board • Refer to page 4-95 for parts location. • This board consists of multiple layers. However, only the sides (layers) A and B are shown.
  • Page 102 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E • : Uses unleaded solder. CCD IMAGER 4-13 4-14 CD-349...

  • Page 103: Remote Commander Receiver

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FP-386 (REMOTE COMMANDER RECEIVER) PRINTED WIRING BOARD • : Uses unleaded solder. — Ref. No. FP-386 Board; 10,000 Series — FP-386 FLEXIBLE NO MARK:REC/PB MODE REMOTE COMMANDER RECEIVER -REF.NO.:10,000 SERIES- R1701 XX MARK:NO MOUNT 1200 1608 D1701 TLSU1008(T05,SOY) A_4.6V (TALLY) F_TALLY_LED VC-270 BOARD(17/18)
  • Page 104 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK FP-383 (ME-1850) FLEXIBLE XX MARK:NO MOUNT R1834 MEMORY STICK CONNECTOR R1833 R1822 R1823 R1824 R1825 8200 3900 2200 1500 1200 CN003 S1801 S1805 S1809 S1811 DELETE PLAY INDEX EDIT SEARCH + X_INSERT N.C. MEMORY STICK SCLK CONNECTOR S1812 N.C.
  • Page 105 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FP-100 (MODE SWITCH), FP-228 (DEW SENSOR), FP-102 (TAPE TOP/END SENSOR, S/T REEL) FLEXIBLE BOARDS Q902 TAPE TOP SENSOR FP-102 FLEXIBLE BOARD 1-677-085- D901 S903 (CC DOWN) (TAPE LED) S901 (REC PROOF) CN901 Q901 TAPE END SENSOR H902 T REEL SENSOR H901 S REEL...
  • Page 106 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-67 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-91 for waveforms. VM-027 BOARD(1/3) RGB DRIVE,TIMING GENERATOR Q3704 (RGB/TG BLOCK) UN9212J-(K8).SO D3702 L1803 LED SWITCH C1814 10uH C1812 NSCW215T-T39 -REF.NO.:30,000 SERIES- 0.1u 3.3u 2012 (BACK LIGHT)

  • Page 107: Mic Amp

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-67 for printed wiring board. VM-027 BOARD(2/3) MIC AMP(MI BLOCK) C2028 C2044 R2007 R2008 R2023 0.015u C2045 0.1u 0.1u C2023 -REF.NO.:30,000 SERIES- 1608 1005 0.068u 1005 XX MARK:NO MOUNT R2037 C2029 1608 R2013 R2024 2200p...

  • Page 108: Connector

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-67 for printed wiring board. VM-027 BOARD(3/3) CN2006 REG_GND CONNECTOR(SE/CN BLOCK) XEJECT_SW XEJECT_SW KEY_AD2 -REF.NO.:30,000 SERIES- KEY_AD2 KEY_AD1 XX MARK:NO MOUNT KEY_AD1 LED_VCC NO MARK:REC/PB MODE R2201 REG_GND XS/S_SW XS/S_SW B TO B CN2001 REG_GND SHOE_MT_GND...

  • Page 109: Rgb Drive, Timing Generator, Mic Amp) Printed Wiring Board

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E VM-027 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, MIC AMP) PRINTED WIRING BOARD • : Uses unleaded solder. — Ref. No. VM-027 Board; 30,000 Series — For printed wiring board • Refer to page 4-95 for parts location. • This board consists of multiple layers. However, only the side (layer) A and B are shown.
  • Page 110 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E • : Uses unleaded solder. RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, MIC AMP 4-69 4-70 VM-027...

  • Page 111: Flash Unit (Mc-1850)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FLASH UNIT(MC-1850) XX MARK:NO MOUNT Q2001-2003 Q2002 L2001 HIGH VOLTAGE D2001 2.2uH CPH3109-TL CHARGER MA111-(K8).S0 SAFE_ON CN2003 C2007 LD_EVR STROBO_DOWN R2010 T2001 R2003 AF_LD_VCC MT_GND 100k 2012 PD_OUT MT_GND SCHARGE_ON PLUNGER ST_UNREG PLUNGER ST_UNREG R2005 MT_GND R2011 Q2003 ST_UNREG MT_GND CPH3109-TL C2002...

  • Page 112: Control Switch Block (Ps-1850)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FLASH UNIT(ST-1850) CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK S001 (PS-1850) XX MARK:NO MOUNT (START/STOP) XE_A LND213 JS001 XE_A XE_A XE_A XE_A D004 R2101 MA8062-TX XE_A 1/10W JL001 L2101 XE_A 2012 POWER N.C. LND001 C001 N.C. 0.047u SHASSIS_GND /350V N.C. OFF(CHG) AF_COM AF_PD LND214 CAMERA AF_LD...
  • Page 113 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E KY-060 (USER FUNCTION) PRINTED WIRING BOARD • : Uses unleaded solder. — Ref. No. KY-60 Board; 10,000 Series — OPEN/ EJECT NETWORK BROWSER MENU/ For printed wiring board MENU • Refer to page 4-95 for parts location. • This board consists of multiple layers. However, only the sides (layers) A and B are shown.
  • Page 114 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-75 for printed wiring board. KY-060 BOARD USER FUNCTION -REF.NO.:10,000 SERIES- XX MARK:NO MOUNT S005 (CONTROL BUTTON) R007 R001 R003 R005 1200 3900 2200 1500 D004 MA8062-M-TX D005 TLSU1008(T05,SOY) (ACCESS) CN001 7P S001 S004 S002...
  • Page 115 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E DCR-PC120 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1850) PRINTED WIRING BOARD CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK (FK-1850) CN001 S002 PHOTO (FREEZE) SP901 S003 (SPEAKER) S005 PHOTO FOCUS (REC) (AUTO/ MANUAL) S004 RV001 FOCUS (ZOOM) (INFINITY) S001 SUPER NIGHTSHOT J003 S007 S-VIDEO (SELFTIMER) J002 J001 S006 AUDIO/VIDEO ID-2 (PLUG IN POWER)
  • Page 116 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-80 for printed wiring board. CN001 CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK(FK-1850) REG_GND N.C. XX MARK:NO MOUNT XEJECT_SW N.C. SIGNAL PATH KEY_AD2 KEY_AD1 TO CONTROL SWITCH BLOCK(PS-1850) VIDEO SIGNAL N.C. REG_GND PHOTO AUDIO (SEE PAGE 4-74) LED_VCC XEJECT_SW CHROMA...

  • Page 117: Dc-In, Charge

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FJ-035 (DC-IN, CHARGE) PRINTED WIRING BOARD • : Uses unleaded solder. — Ref. No. FJ-035 Board; 10,000 Series — For printed wiring board VM-027 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, MIC AMP) • Refer to page 4-95 for parts location. • This board consists of multiple layers. However, only PD-148B the sides (layers) A and B are shown.

  • Page 118: Dc-In, Charge

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-83 for printed wiring board. FJ-035 BOARD R1349 FP-387 J1331 DC-IN,CHARGE 3 GND 1608 2 LANC_DC 5 JACK_IN LANC FLEXIBLE -REF.NO.:10,000 SERIES- 1 SIG 4 232C_TD XX MARK:NO MOUNT S002 NO MARK:REC/PB MODE (PANEL OPEN) VD1331 R1350...

  • Page 119: Rgb Drive, Timing Generator

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E PD-148 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR) PRINTED WIRING BOARD • : Uses unleaded solder. — Ref. No. PD-148 Board; 10,000 Series — For printed wiring board VM-027 (RGB DRIVE, TIMING GENERATOR, MIC AMP) • Refer to page 4-96 for parts location. •...

  • Page 120: Rgb Drive, Timing Generator

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E For Schematic Diagram • Refer to page 4-87 for printed wiring board. • Refer to page 4-91 for waveforms. L2103 10uH Q2104 2520 NDS356AP PD-148 BOARD 13.4 13.4 PANEL B+ SWITCH RGB DRIVE,TIMING GENERATOR C2115 C2114 Note : Note : 0.01u 3.3u -REF.NO.:10,000 SERIES-...

  • Page 121: Waveforms

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4-3. WAVEFORMS VM-027 PD-148 BOARD BOARD REC/PB REC/PB IC1802 rh IC1803 rk IC2101 rh IC2103 rk 2.8Vp-p 2.8Vp-p 240mVp-p 480mVp-p IC1802 rj IC2101 rj 320mVp-p 440mVp-p IC1802 rk IC2101 rk 400mVp-p 520mVp-p Waveforms and parts location of the VC-270 board are not shown.

  • Page 122: Mounted Parts Location

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E no mark : side A 4-4. MOUNTED PARTS LOCATION * mark : side B CD-349 BOARD VM-027 BOARD KY-060 BOARD FJ-035 BOARD * C101 D-12 C1801 * D2215 F-7 * R2206 F-6 CN001 C-2 C1333 * C102 D-12 C1802 * D2216 F-7 * R2207 F-6 * C1335...
  • Page 123 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E PD-148 BOARD C2101 Q2101 C2102 Q2102 C2103 Q2103 C2104 Q2104 C2105 Q2109 C2106 Q2111 C2107 Q2112 C2108 Q2181 C2109 Q2182 C2110 Q2183 C2111 C2112 R2109 C2113 R2110 C2114 R2111 C2115 R2112 C2116 R2114 C2117 R2115 C2118 R2116 C2119 R2117 C2120 R2118 C2123...

  • Page 124: Adjustments

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SECTION 5 ADJUSTMENTS...

  • Page 125: Adjusting Items When Replacing Main Parts And Boards

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Adjusting items when replacing main parts and boards. When replacing main parts, adjust the items indicated by in the following table. Note1: When replacing the drum assy. or mechanism deck, reset the data of page: 2, address: A2 to A4 to “00”. (Refer to “Record of Use check” of “5-4. SERVICE MODE”) Replaced parts Block replacement...
  • Page 126 HALL adj. 6) Check that the following information is MAX GAIN adj. displayed. CCD output 2ch matching adj. Flange back adj. Name SONY-PC120 Color reproduction adj. Address 08:00:46:XX:XX:XX Camera AWB & LV standard data input Auto white balance adj. Note4: When replacing the VC-270 board, before and after replacing, perform “Writing the...

  • Page 127: Preparations Before Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 5-1. CAMERA SECTION ADJUSTMENT 1-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENT (CAMERA SECTION) 1-1-1. List of Service Tools • Oscilloscope • Color monitor • Vectorscope • Regulated power supply • Digital voltmeter Ref. No. Name Parts Code Usage Auto white balance adjustment/check Filter for color temperature correction (C14) J-6080-058-A White balance adjustment/check...

  • Page 128: Preparations

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 1-1-2. Preparations Note1: For details of how remove the cabinet and boards, refer to “2. DISASSEMBLY”. Pattern box Note2: When performing only the adjustments, the lens block and boards need not be disassembled. Connect the equipment for adjustments according to Fig. 5-1-3. Note3: There is a danger of electric shock when the flash unit (MC1850 or ST1850) is handled by hand.
  • Page 129 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E CPC-6 terminal board jig (J-6082-371-A) Color monitor Vector scope VIDEO (Yellow) Terminated at 75 Ω AUDIO L CPC-6 CPC jig for LCD (White) flexible jig (J-6082-529-A) (J-6082-370-B) AUDIO R Must be connected when performing (Red) the LCD system adjustments. Flash unit (ST1850) CN2100...

  • Page 130: Precaution

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 1-1-3. Precaution 1. Setting the Switch Unless otherwise specified, set the switches as follows and perform adjustments without loading cassette. POWER switch (PS-1850 block) ......CAMERA 16 : 9 WIDE (Menu setting) ..........OFF NIGHT SHOT switch (Lens block) ......... OFF PICTURE EFFECT (Menu setting) .........

  • Page 131: Initialization Of B, C, D, E, F, 7, 8 Page Data

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 1-2. INITIALIZATION OF B, C, D, E, F, 7, 8 PAGE Processing after Completing Modification of C, D, 8 Page data DATA Order Page Address Data Procedure Set the data 1-2-1. INITIALIZATION OF C, D, 8 PAGE DATA Set the data, and press the PAUSE button.
  • Page 132 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E C page Address Remark Address Remark Initial value Initial value Fixed data-2 Serial No. input (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same model.) 8A to 9A Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same model.) F0 to F3 Fixed data-1...
  • Page 133 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4. D Page Table Initial value Address Remark Note: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the C, D, 8 NTSC PAL Page Data”.) Fixed data-2 Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of C, D, 8 Page Data”.) (Modified data.

  • Page 134: Page Table

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E D page Version check of the HI microprocessor: (VC-270 board IC1104) Initial value Address Remark Order Page Address Data Procedure NTSC PAL The data shows the version of Contrast adj. (EVF) the HI microprocessor. Fixed data-1 Example: “02” shows version 2.0 Fixed data-2 (Modified data.

  • Page 135: Initialization Of B Page Data

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 1-2-2. INITIALIZATION OF B PAGE DATA 2. Modification of B Page Data (DCR-PC120BT/PC120E) If the B page data has been initialized, change the data of the “Fixed data-2” address shown in the following tables by manual input. Note1: When reading the B page data, insert a “Memory Stick” into the “Memory Stick”...

  • Page 136: Modification Of E, F, 7 Page Data

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 1-2-3. INITIALIZATION OF E, F, 7 PAGE DATA 3. F Page Table 1. Initializing the E, F, 7 Page Data Note1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F, 7 Page Data”.) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of E, F, 7 Note1: If “Initializing the E, F, 7 Page Data”...
  • Page 137 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E F page Initial value Initial value Address Remark Address Remark NTSC PAL NTSC PAL Flange back adj. AF laser output adj. 8C to B4 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 B6 to C1 Fixed data-1 Fixed data-2 (Modified data. Copy the data built in the same model.) C5 to F8 Fixed data-1...

  • Page 138: E Page Table

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4. E Page Table 5. 7 Page Table Note1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F, 7 Note1: Fixed data-1: Initialized data. (Refer to “1. Initializing the E, F, 7 Page Data”.) Page Data”.) Fixed data-2: Modified data. (Refer to “2. Modification of E, F, 7 Fixed data-2: Modified data.

  • Page 139: Camera System Adjustments

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 1-3. CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. MR Adjustment The MR (Magnet resistor) adjustment of the inner focus lens is Before perform the camera system adjustments, check that the carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be specified values of “VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS”...
  • Page 140 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW 3. HALL Adjustment Processing after Completing Adjustments: For detecting the position of the lens iris and ND filter, adjust Order Page Address Data Procedure AMP gain and offset. Set the data. Subject Not required Set the data. Measurement Point Display data of page 1 (Note1) Set the data, and press PAUSE...

  • Page 141: Hall Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4. MAX GAIN Adjustment RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 5. CCD Output 2ch Matching Adjustment Setting the minimum illumination. RadarW RadarW RadarW 5-1. CCD Output 2ch Matching Adjustment (1) If it is not consistent, the image level required for taking subjects in low illuminance will not be produced (dark).

  • Page 142: Ccd Output 2Ch Matching Adjustment (2)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW 5-2. CCD Output 2ch Matching Adjustment (2) Adjusting method: Correct the dispersion between the left-right channels of the CCD Order Page Address Data Procedure imager. Check that the lens is not covered Subject Clear chart (All white) (Note1) with any filter.
  • Page 143 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal Hexadecimal Decimal -112 -111 -110 -109 -108 -107 -106 -105 -104 -103 -102 -101 -100 Hexadecimal Decimal -128 -127 -126 -125 -124 -123 -122 -121 -120 -119 -118 -117 -116 -115 -114 -113...

  • Page 144: Ccd Output 2Ch Matching Adjustment (4)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 5-3. CCD Output 2ch Matching Adjustment (3) 5-4. CCD Output 2ch Matching Adjustment (4) Correct the dispersion of the black level between the left-right Correct the dispersion between the left-right channels of the CCD imager.
  • Page 145 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Note5: The adjustment data will be automatically input to page: F, address: Adjusting method: 1E, 1F. Order Page Address Data Procedure Note6: Displayed data on the monitor TV screen. Check that the lens is not covered CAM XX XXXX with any filter.
  • Page 146 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 5-5. CCD Output 2ch Matching Adjustment (5) Processing after Completing Adjustments To increase precision of adjustment, correct the dispersion of the Order Page Address Data Procedure black level between the left-right channels of the CCD imager again. Set the data, and press PAUSE Subject Arbitrary...
  • Page 147 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6. Flange Back Adjustment RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW (Using Minipattern Box) Adjusting method: The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during Order Page Address Data Procedure auto focusing/manual focusing.

  • Page 148: Flange Back Adjustment (Using Minipattern Box)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW 7. Flange Back Adjustment (Using Flange Back Adjustment Chart and Subject More Than 500m Away) The inner focus lens flange back adjustment is carried out automatically. In whichever case, the focus will be deviated during auto focusing/manual focusing. 7-1.

  • Page 149: Flange Back Check

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 8. Flange Back Check 9. Picture Frame Setting Subject Siemens star Subject Color bar chart (2.0m from the front of the lens) (Color reproduction adjustment (Luminance : approx. 200 lux) frame) (1.5m from the front of the lens) Measurement Point Check operation on TV monitor Measurement Point Video output terminal...

  • Page 150: Color Reproduction Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 10. Color Reproduction Adjustment Adjust the color Separation matrix coefficient so that proper color reproduction is produced. Subject Color bar chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Measurement Point Video output terminal Measuring Instrument Vectorscope Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 31, 33, 37, 38 Specified Value All color luminance points should settle within each color reproduction frame.

  • Page 151: Auto White Balance & Lv Standard Data Input

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 11. Auto White Balance & LV Standard Data Input Adjust the white balance reference at 3200K, and adjust the normal coefficient of the light value. Subject Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Measurement Point Display data of page 1 (Note 4) Measuring Instrument Adjustment remote commander...

  • Page 152: Auto White Balance Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 12. Auto White Balance Adjustment Adjusting method: Adjust to the proper auto white balance output data. If it is not correct, auto white balance and color reproducibility will Order Page Address Data Procedure be poor. Place the C14 filter for color Subject Clear chart...

  • Page 153: White Balance Check

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 13. White Balance Check Subject Clear chart (Color reproduction adjustment frame) Filter Filter C14 for color temperature correction ND filter 1.0 and 0.4 and 0.1 Measurement Point Video output terminal Measuring Instrument Vectorscope Specified Value Fig.

  • Page 154: Mechanical Shutter Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 14. Mechanical Shutter Adjustment 15. Steady Shot Check Precautions on the Parts Replacement Adjustment Page There are two types of repair parts. Adjustment Address 5C to 75 Type A: ENC03LA Type B: ENC03LB Adjusting method: Replace the broken sensor with a same type sensor.

  • Page 155: Strobe Light Level Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 16. Strobe Light Level Adjustment Adjust the light level when the strobe light flashes. Subject Paper which reflection rate is 18% (1.0m from the front of the lens)(Note 1) Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 76, 77 Note 1: Background paper (J-2501-130-A).

  • Page 156: Strobe White Balance Adjustment & Check

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 17. Strobe White Balance Adjustment & Check Adjusting method: Adjust and check the white balance when the strobe light flashes. Order Page Address Data Procedure Subject Paper which reflection rate is 18% Set the data. (1.0m from the front of the lens)(Note 1) Write down the data.
  • Page 157 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 18. AF Laser Output Adjustment Set the AF laser output to an appropriate level. Subject Paper which reflection rate is 18% (1.0m from the front of the lens)(Note1) Measurement Point Adjustment remote commander Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address 79 to 7B, 86 to 8B...

  • Page 158: Af Laser Output Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 19. AF Laser Optical Axis Adjustment Processing after Completing Adjustments: Align the laser optical axis with the center of the LCD screen. Order Page Address Data Procedure Subject Paper which reflection rate is 18% Set the data, and press PAUSE (1.0m from the front of the lens)(Note1) button.

  • Page 159: Color Electronic Viewfinder System

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 1-4. COLOR ELECTRONIC VIEWFINDER 1. VCO Adjustment (VM-027 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the EVF screen will be SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT blurred. Note1: When replacing the LCD unit, be careful to prevent damages Mode Camera caused by static electricity. Subject Arbitrary Note2: When the cabinet (R) is disconneted, perform the following data...

  • Page 160: Backlight Adjustment (Vm-027 Board)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2. Backlight Adjustment (VM-027 board) 3. Bright Adjustment (VM-027 board) Set the backlight luminance. Set the D range of the RGB decoder used to drive the LCD to the If deviated, the image may become dark or bright. specified value. If deviated, the LCD screen will become blackish or saturated (whitish).

  • Page 161: Contrast Adjustment (Vm-027 Board)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4. Contrast Adjustment (VM-027 board) 5. White Balance Adjustment (VM-027 board) Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified Correct the white balance. value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated If deviated, the reproduction of the EVF screen may degenerate.

  • Page 162: Lcd System Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 1-5. LCD SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 1. VCO Adjustment (PD-148 board) Set the VCO free-run frequency. If deviated, the LCD screen will be blurred. Note 1: The back light (fluorescent tube) is driven by a high voltage AC power supply. Therefore, do not touch the back light holder to Mode VTR stop avoid electrical shock.

  • Page 163: Bright Adjustment (Pd-148 Board)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2. Bright Adjustment (PD-148 board) 3. Black Limit Adjustment (PD-148 board) Set the video signal level for driving the LCD to the specified value. Set the video signal level for driving the LCD to an appropriate If deviated, the LCD screen will become blackish or saturated level.

  • Page 164: Psig Gray Adjustment (Pd-148 Board)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4. PSIG GRAY Adjustment (PD-148 board) 5. Contrast Adjustment (PD-148 board) Set the PSIG signal level to an appropriate level. Set the level of the VIDEO signal for driving the LCD to the specified value. If deviated, the screen image will be blackish or saturated Mode VTR stop (whitish).

  • Page 165: Center Level Adjustment (Pd-148 Board)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6. Center Level Adjustment (PD-148 board) 7. V-COM Adjustment (PD-148 board) Set the video signal center level of LCD panel to an appropriate Set the DC bias of the common electrode drive signal of LCD to the level. specified value. If deviated, the LCD display will move, producing flicker and Mode VTR stop...

  • Page 166: White Balance Adjustment (Pd-148 Board)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 8. White Balance Adjustment (PD-148 board) Correct the white balance. If deviated, the reproduction of the LCD screen may degenerate. Mode VTR stop Signal No signal Measurement Point Check on LCD screen Measuring Instrument Adjustment Page Adjustment Address A8, A9 Specified Value The LCD screen should not be colored.

  • Page 167: Mechanism Section Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 5-2. MECHANISM SECTION ADJUSTMENT On the mechanism section adjustment 2-3. TAPE PATH ADJUSTMENT For details of mechanism section adjustments, checks, and replacement of mechanism parts, refer to the separate 1. Preparation for Adjustment volume “DV MECHANICAL ADJUSTMENT MANUAL 1) Clean the tape running side (tape guide, drum, capstan shaft, J Mechanism ”.

  • Page 168: Video Section Adjustments

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 5-3. VIDEO SECTION ADJUSTMENTS NTSC model : DCR-PC115/PC120BT PAL model : DCR-PC115E/PC120E 3-1. PREPARATIONS BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS Use the following measuring instruments for video section adjustments. 3-1-1. Equipment Required TV monitor Oscilloscope (dual-phenomenon, band above 30 MHz with delay mode) (Unless specified otherwise, use a 10 : 1 probe.) Frequency counter Pattern generator with video output terminal.

  • Page 169: Precautions On Adjusting

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-1-2. Precautions on Adjusting 7) There is a danger of electric shock when the flash unit 1) The adjustments of this unit are performed in the VTR mode (MC1850) is handled by hand. The flash unit (MC1850) needs or camera mode. not to be connected during the adjustments.

  • Page 170: Adjusting Connectors

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-1-3. Adjusting Connectors Some of the adjusting points of the video section are concentrated at VC-270 board CN008. Connect the measuring instruments via the CPC-6 flexible jig (J-6082-370-B) and CPC-6 terminal board jig (J-6082-371-A). The following table lists the pin numbers and signal names of CN008 Pin No.

  • Page 171: Alignment Tapes

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-1-5. Alignment Tapes Use the alignment tapes shown in the following table. Use tapes specified in the signal column of each adjustment. Name Tracking standard (XH2-1) Tape path adjustment SW/OL standard (XH2-3) Switching position adjustment Audio operation check Audio system adjustment (XH5-3 (NTSC), XH5-3P (PAL)) System operation check Operation check...

  • Page 172: System Control System Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-2. SYSTEM CONTROL SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 2-2. Serial No. Input Write the serial No. and model code in the EEPROM (nonvolatile memory). Convert the serial No. on the name plate from decimal to 1. Initialization of B, C, D, E, F, 7, 8 Page Data hexadecimal, and write in the EEPROM.
  • Page 173 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Hexa- Hexa- Hexa- Hexa- Hexa- Hexa- Hexa- Hexa- Decimal Decimal Decimal Decimal Decimal Decimal Decimal Decimal decimal decimal decimal decimal decimal decimal decimal decimal 0000 8192 2000 16384 4000 24576 6000 32768 8000 40960 A000 49152 C000 57344 E000 0100 8448 2100...

  • Page 174: Servo And Rf System Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 3-3. SERVO AND RF SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT 2. PLL f & LPF f Adjustment (VC-270 board) Before perform the servo and RF system adjustments, check that the specified value of “40.5MHz/54MHz Origin Oscillation Mode VTR stop Adjustment”...

  • Page 175: Agc Center Level And Apc & Aeq Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E RadarW RadarW RadarW 3. Switching Position Adjustment (VC-270 board) 4. AGC Center Level and APC & AEQ Adjustment RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW 4-1. Preparations before adjustments Mode VTR playback Signal SW/OL reference tape (XH2-3) Mode Camera recording Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 03 Subject Arbitrary...

  • Page 176: Preparations Before Adjustments

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4-2. AGC Center Level Adjustment (VC-270 board) 4-3. APC & AEQ Adjustment (VC-270 board) Mode Playback Mode Playback Signal Recorded signal at “Preparations Signal Recorded signal at “Preparations before adjustments” before adjustments” Measurement Point Pin w; of CN008 (RF MON) (Note 1) Measurement Point Pin w;...

  • Page 177: Processing After Completing Adjustments

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4-4. Processing after Completing Adjustments 5. PLL f & LPF f Fine Adjustment (VC-270 board) RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW RadarW Order Page Address Data Procedure Mode VTR stop Set the data. Signal Arbitrary Set the data. Measurement Point Display data of page: 3, address: 02, 03 Set the data.

  • Page 178: Video System Adjustments

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-4. VIDEO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS 2. S VIDEO OUT Y Level Adjustment (VC-270 board) Before perform the video system adjustments, check that the specified value of “40.5MHz/54MHz Origin Oscillation Mode Camera Adjustment” of “CAMERA SYSTEM ADJUSTMENT” is satisfied. Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point Y signal terminal of S VIDEO jack 1.

  • Page 179: S Video Out Chroma Level Adjustment

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3. S VIDEO OUT Chroma Level Adjustment 4. VIDEO OUT Y, Chroma Level Check (VC-270 board) (VC-270 board) Mode Camera Mode Camera Subject Arbitrary Subject Arbitrary Measurement Point VIDEO terminal of AUDIO/VIDEO Measurement Point Chroma signal terminal of S VIDEO jack (75Ω...
  • Page 180 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3-5. AUDIO SYSTEM ADJUSTMENTS [Connection of Audio System Measuring Devices] Connect the audio system measuring devices as shown in Fig. 5-3-10. Main unit Recording (Camera mode) 600 Ω Audio oscillator Left Right Attenuator 600 Ω: 270 Ω (1-249-410-11) + 330 Ω (1-249-411-11) Playback Main unit TV monitor...

  • Page 181: Playback Level Check

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 1. Playback Level Check 4. Overall Noise Level Check Mode VTR playback Mode Camera recording and playback Signal Alignment tape: Signal No signal: Insert a shorting plug in the For audio operation check MIC jack (XH5-3 (NTSC)) Measurement Point Audio left or right terminal of AUDIO (XH5-3P (PAL)) VIDEO jack...

  • Page 182: Service Mode

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 5-4. SERVICE MODE 4-1. ADJUSTMENT REMOTE COMMANDER 2. Precautions upon using the adjustment remote commander The adjustment remote commander is used for changing the Mishandling of the adjustment remote commander may erase the calculation coefficient in signal processing, EVR data, etc. The adjustment remote commander performs bi-directional correct adjustment data at times.

  • Page 183: Data Process

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4-2. DATA PROCESS The calculation of the DDS display and the adjustment remote commander display data (hexadecimal notation) are required for obtaining the adjustment data of some adjustment items. In this case, after converting the hexadecimal notation to decimal notation, calculate and convert the result to hexadecimal notation, and use it as the adjustment data.

  • Page 184: Service Mode

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 4-3. SERVICE MODE 2-1. EMG Code (Emergency Code) 1. Setting the Test Mode Codes corresponding to the errors which occur are written in Page D Address 10 addresses F4, F8 and FC. The type of error indicated by the code are shown in the following table.

  • Page 185: Msw Code

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2-2. MSW Code MSW when errors occur: Information on MSW (mode SW) when errors occur MSW when movement starts: Information on MSW when movements starts when the mechanism position is moved (When the L motor is moved) MSW of target of movement: Information on target MSW of movement when the mechanism position is moved Mechanical Position ←...

  • Page 186: Bit Value Discrimination

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 3. Bit value discrimination Bit values must be discriminated using the display data of the Display on the Bit values adjustment remote commander for following items. Use the table adjustment bit3 bit2 bit1 bit0 below to discriminate if the bit value is “1” or “0”. remote commander bit7...

  • Page 187: Switch Check (4)

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 7. Switch check (4) Page 2 Address 5C to 64 Using method: 1) Select page: 2, address: 5C to 64. 2) By discriminating the display data, the pressed key can be discriminated. Data Address (00 to 0C) (0D to 24) (25 to 3F) (40 to 5D) (5E to 81)

  • Page 188: Record Of Use Check

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 8. Record of Use check Note: When replacing the mechanism deck or the drum assembly, initialize the data of address: A2 to A4. Page 2 Address A2 to AA Address Function Remarks Drum rotation Minutes counted time Hour (L) 10th place digit and 1st place digit of counted time (decimal digit) (BCD code) Hour (H)

  • Page 189: Repair Parts List

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E SECTION 6 REPAIR PARTS LIST 6-1. EXPLODED VIEWS NOTE: • -XX, -X mean standardized parts, so they may • Abbreviation The components identified by mark 0or have some differences from the original one. CND : Canadian model dotted line with mark 0 are critical for safety. •...

  • Page 190: Cabinet (L) Section

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6-1-2. CABINET (L) SECTION SP901 supplied (Note) The +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5) are MEC-processed. If the screws that are once removed, Note: are re-used, the screws may be loosened. When re-assembling the mechanism, use the new +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5). : BT001 (Lithium battery) Control switch block (FK-1850) on the mount position.

  • Page 191: Vtr Overall Section

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6-1-3. VTR OVERALL SECTION EVF section supplied (See page 6-4) Mechanism deck (See page 6-7 to 6-9) supplied supplied LENS section (See page 6-4) supplied supplied A supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks X-3951-884-1 WINDOW ASSY, IR A-7078-008-A VC-270 (C) BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE)

  • Page 192: Lens-Evf Section

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6-1-4. LENS-EVF SECTION supplied LCD902 LED901 IC101 supplied supplied Be sure to read “Precautions upon replacing CCD imager” on page 4-9 when changing the CCD imager. Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 3-071-505-01 TAPPING (M1.7) 3-062-205-11 CUSHION (B), BL 3-063-504-01 FRAME, LENS 3-070-437-01 BL UNIT...

  • Page 193: Cabinet (R) Section-1

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6-1-5. CABINET (R) SECTION-1 222 223 supplied Cabinet (R) section-2 (See page 6-6) MIC901 J901 (Note) (Note) BT901 supplied (Note) CN003 supplied Note: CN1335 (for the DC-IN connector) and CN1334 (for the battery terminal board)of FJ-035 board FJ-035 board are the same size, and the number of the pins is the same. So these connectors may be mistaken for each other.

  • Page 194: Cabinet (R) Section-2

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6-1-6. CABINET (R) SECTION-2 The +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5) are MEC-processed. If the screws that are once removed, Note: are re-used, the screws may be loosened. When re-assembling the mechanism, use the new +P2 (0-No.) screws (M1.7 × 2.5). (Note) (Note) LCD901...

  • Page 195: Cassette Compartment And Drum Block

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6-1-7. CASSETTE COMPARTMENT AND DRUM BLOCK ASSEMBLY M901 LS chassis block assembly (See page 6-8) Mechanism chassis block assembly (See page 6-9) Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 3-703-816-14 SCREW (M1.4) 3-703-816-41 SCREW (M1.4X2.5), SPECIAL HEAD X-3952-017-2 CASSETTE COMPARTMENT ASSY X-3950-364-1 GEAR ASSY, GOOSENECK 3-059-082-01 SPRING, TENSION...

  • Page 196: Ls Chassis Block Assembly

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6-1-8. LS CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY not supplied not supplied not supplied Q901 D901 H902 S903 H901 Q902 FP-102 (Note) not supplied Note: FP-102 is included in the LS sub assy and is attached to chassis by hot-press. Because installation of FP-102 requires a very high accuracy, FP-102 is not supplied as an independent service parts.

  • Page 197: Mechanism Chassis Block Assembly

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 6-1-9. MECHANISM CHASSIS BLOCK ASSEMBLY supplied M903 M902 (Including belt) not supplied Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 3-059-211-01 GEAR, CONVERSION X-3950-367-1 GEAR ASSY, MODE 3-059-220-01 GEAR, RELAY 3-059-139-01 GEAR, GL DRIVING 3-059-187-01 SHAFT, WORM 3-059-188-01 GEAR, DECELERATION 3-059-186-03 HOLDER, MOTOR A-7094-818-A COASTER (S) BLOCK ASSY...

  • Page 198: Electrical Parts List

    DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E BT-003 CD-349 6-2. ELECTRICAL PARTS LIST NOTE: • Due to standardization, replacements in the • RESISTORS When indicating parts by reference number, parts list may be different from the parts All resistors are in ohms. please include the board name. specified in the diagrams or the components METAL: metal-film resistor The components identified by mark 0 or...
  • Page 199 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FJ-035 FP-102 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks A-7074-990-A FJ-035 (PN) BOARD, COMPLETE (PC120E) < TRANSISTOR > ********************************** A-7074-970-A FJ-035 (N) BOARD, COMPLETE (PC120BT) Q1331 8-729-037-74 TRANSISTOR UN9213J-(K8).SO Q1332 8-729-047-68 TRANSISTOR SSM3K03FE(TPL3) ********************************** A-7078-011-A FJ-035 BOARD, COMPLETE (PC115) Q1333 8-729-051-49 TRANSISTOR...
  • Page 200 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E FP-386 KY-060 PD-148B Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks A-7074-968-A FP-386 BOARD, COMPLETE A-7074-969-A PD-148B BOARD, COMPLETE ********************** *********************** (Ref.No.;10000 Series) (Ref.No.;10000 Series) < CAPACITOR > < CAPACITOR > C1701 1-117-919-11 TANTAL. CHIP 10uF 6.3V C2101...
  • Page 201 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E PD-148B VC-270 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks < TRANSISTOR > A-7078-008-A VC-270 (C) BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) (PC115) Q2101 8-729-427-74 TRANSISTOR XP4601-TXE ********************************** Q2102 8-729-037-74 TRANSISTOR UN9213J-(K8).SO A-7078-009-A VC-270 (D) BOARD, COMPLETE (SERVICE) Q2103 8-729-427-74 TRANSISTOR XP4601-TXE...
  • Page 202 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E VM-027 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks A-7074-965-A VM-027 BOARD, COMPLETE C2047 1-125-777-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF C3452 1-127-895-91 TANTAL. CHIP 22uF *********************** (Ref.No.;30000 Series) C3453 1-127-895-91 TANTAL. CHIP 22uF C3454 1-125-777-11 CERAMIC CHIP 0.1uF <...
  • Page 203 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E VM-027 Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks < TRANSISTOR > R2201 1-218-950-11 RES-CHIP 1/16W R2203 1-218-964-11 RES-CHIP 8.2K 1/16W Q3702 8-729-042-26 TRANSISTOR 2SB1462J-QR(K8).SO R2204 1-218-955-11 RES-CHIP 1.5K 1/16W Q3703 8-729-053-52 TRANSISTOR N1C01FE-Y/GR(TPLR3) R2205 1-218-960-11 RES-CHIP 3.9K 1/16W...
  • Page 204 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E Ref. No. Part No. Description Remarks 1-776-985-11 CORD, POWER (PC115:KR) 1-782-476-11 CORD, POWER (PC115E:CN) 1-783-374-11 CORD, POWER (PC115:HK/PC120E:UK,HK) 1-790-107-22 CORD, POWER (PC120BT) 1-790-732-11 CORD, POWER (PC115:JE/PC115E:JE) 3-053-056-01 LID, BATTERY CASE (FOR RMT-811) 3-057-482-01 COVER, BATTERY 3-063-515-01 HOOD, LENS 3-066-676-01 SPVD-004 (P) (CD-ROM)(USB DRIVER) (PC115/PC115E/PC120E) 3-066-677-01 SPVD-004 (I) (CD-ROM)(USB DRIVER) (PC120BT)
  • Page 205 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 〈 〉 FOR CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION ADJUSTMENT For NTSC model DCR-PC115/PC120BT Take a copy of CAMERA COLOR REPRODUCTION FRAME with a clear sheet for use. For PAL model DCR-PC115E/PC120E — 241 —...
  • Page 206 DCR-PC115/PC115E/PC120BT/PC120E 2001I1600-1 Sony EMCS Co. Kohda TEC 9-929-921-31 ©2001.9 — 242 — Published by PV Customer Center...

  • Page 207: Revision History

    Reverse 992992131.pdf Revision History S.M. Rev. Ver. Date History Contents issued 2001.09 Official Release — —...

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